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Protecting God's Children

The Office of Safeguard the Children through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is dedicated to “protecting all of God’s children” by fully implementing Article 12 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2002.
 
The Office of Safeguard the Children provides ongoing support, education, training, and resources to help prevent child sexual abuse and to address children’s safety in our parishes, schools, homes, and communities.
 
If you are being abused, have been abused, or know someone who is being abused, you can call Victims Assistance Ministry at: (800) 355-2545 for assistance to make a report or seek help directly by contacting one of the Child Protective Services or one of the Law Enforcement Agencies listed below:
LA County Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 540-4000
Investigative Control Unit for All Child Abuse Reports: (800) 485-4700
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department:
       Special Victims Bureau (24 hours): (562) 946-8531
       To speak to a detective: (562) 946-7960
District Attorney's Office:
       Sexual Crimes Division: (213) 974-9790
       Family Violence Divison: (213) 974-3785
 
For callers residing outside the State of California who wish to contact Child Protective Services in Los Angeles, call (213) 639-4500.
 
Click on the attached files for more information.